PBL Superintendent Cliff McClure says the school board is ready to move forward on planning for an addition to the Clara Peterson Elementary School building. Construction of a two-story, 63,400-square-foot addition to the building comes after a successful referendum November 8.

Voters approved a $34.45 million building bond referendum. Four counties make up the district, including Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion and Champaign. The positive vote was certified (Tuesday) with 70% of voters OKing the referendum.

There were 2,024 Yes votes to. 1,954 No votes.

Also included in the $31 million project are the renovation of Clara Peterson and the completion of mandated health/life safety (HLS) improvements at PBL High School.

A start-up date on construction hasn’t been determined. Consultants for the project will include teachers and administrators.

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